The New York attorney general's office has notified Donald Trump that his charitable foundation is in violation of state law.

The notice of violation ordered fundraising to be suspended immediately because the foundation was soliciting donations without proper certification.

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The state law requires charitable organizations that solicit contributions in the sate to register with the Charities Bureau and provide annual financial reports and annual audited financial statements.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said the Trump Foundation isn't registered. He has been investigating the foundation following media reports that foundation spending personally benefited the candidate.

The notice orders that the foundation cease to solicit contributions or engaging in fundraising activities and provide the Charities Bureau with the required information within 15 days.

The Trump campaign said the foundation intends to cooperate with the investigation.